了 Kanji – complete
The Japanese kanji 了 can mean complete, finish.
Meaning and Readings
How is 了 read?
了 has the onyomi reading リョウ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ryou.
Common Japanese Words Using 了
These common Japanese words contain 了. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 完了（かんりょう） — completion, conclusion
- 修了（しゅうりょう） — completion (of a course)
- 終了（しゅうりょう） — end, close, termination
- 満了（まんりょう） — expiration, termination
- 魅了（みりょう） — charm, fascination
- 了（りょう） — finish, completion, the end
- 了解（りょうかい） — comprehension, consent, understanding, agreement
- 了承（りょうしょう） — acknowledgement, acknowledgment, understanding, approval, consent
- 終了後（しゅうりょうご） — after the end (of something), post-
- ご了承ください（ごりょうしょうください） — please be aware (that ...), please note (that ...), please understand (that ...)